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WA16 TZK

2016 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,305 mi
Last recorded135,305 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 TZK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 135,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 109,523 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 109,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,725 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 102,716 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,463 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 81,463 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,864 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER ()

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front TYRE has damage to outer side wall

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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WA16 TZK is a 2016 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,717 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA16 TZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WA16 TZK registered?

WA16 TZK is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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